Control Systems Engineer

Caterpillar

Caterpillar

Software Engineering

mossville, il, usa

USD 97,530-146,290 / year

Posted on May 13, 2026

Career Area:

Engineering

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

The individual hired for this position will work as part of an engineering team to design, develop, integrate, and test software features on embedded electronic controls for use in Caterpillar Motor Grader machine applications.

What You Will Do:

  • Creation of detailed software specs from high level customer requirements

  • Electronics and software support for prove design machine builds and testing

  • Define datalink communications between controllers on J1939 and Ethernet

  • Support and communication of software releases, including documentation required by field follow and/or customers for successfully updating software, wiring and components

  • Identification and resolution of software defects, and proper issue list submissions and management

Education Requirement:

  • Requires a 4-year degree in an accredited Engineering, Computer Science, or Materials Science curriculum

What Skills You Will Have:

Analytical Thinking:
Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue and determining its significance.

Communicating Complex Concepts:
Uses comparisons to familiar ideas when introducing a technical or novel feature.

Problem Solving:
Helps to analyze risks and benefits of alternative approaches and obtain decision on resolution.

Requirements Analysis:
Describes basic concepts and major activities associated with requirements analysis.

Technical Troubleshooting and Testing:
Describes problem identification, reporting and escalation procedures.

Describes common hardware, software and communication problems; finds ways to resolve issues.

Describes problem identification, reporting and escalation procedures.

Top Candidates Will Also Have:

  • Experience writing requirements, developing features or testing for Motor Graders or other similar heavy duty manufacturing equipment.

  • Electrical components / systems experience. Read a schematic and troubleshoot basic machine wiring issues.

  • Embedded C software experience

  • Experience developing embedded real-time software or systems for mobile, earthmoving, agricultural, industrial, or off-highway applications

  • Experience with FMEA processes and a basic knowledge of electronic system failure modes

Additional Information

  • The location for this position is Mossville, IL.
  • Domestic relocation assistance is available for this position.
  • Sponsorship is offered.
  • This position will require less than 10% travel.

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Summary Pay Range:

$97,530.00 - $146,290.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits*

  • Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*

  • 401(k) savings plans*

  • Health Savings Account (HSA)*

  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*

  • Health Lifestyle Programs*

  • Employee Assistance Program*

  • Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*

  • Career Development*

  • Incentive bonus*

  • Disability benefits

  • Life Insurance

  • Parental leave

  • Adoption benefits

  • Tuition Reimbursement

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Relocation is available for this position.

Visa sponsorship is available for eligible applicants.

Posting Dates:

May 13, 2026 - May 31, 2026

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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